Jolly’s journey was a long one. But he stood out every day in training camp, finding a way to come up with big play after big play, forcing the Packers to give his return to the league some serious consideration.

The Packers kept seven defensive lineman on the roster and not all of them will suit up Sunday for the season opener. Jolly is hoping he’ll have the uniform on Sunday, beginning to repay the Packers for their patience and investment in him.